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Wood Sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The plant has trifoliate compound leaves, the leaflets heart-shaped and folded through the middle, It flowers from spring to midsummer with small white chasmogamous flowers with pink streaks. In small quantities, the leaves can be used in salads.

Habitat:

Shady place in the wood.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Gjøkesyre

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